With the inventory of homes at about half of what it was last year, the demand for new homes is soaring in Flagler County. It's a perfect time for this year's Parade of Homes, with the Flagler Home Builders Association showcasing the best features and model homes in all price ranges.
The FHBA hosted a banquet and awards ceremony March 18, with results below. You can see the entries virtually through March 28 on the mobile app. For details, visit https://www.flaglerparadeofhomes.com/.
$200,000-$250,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Adams Homes 1820," Adams Homes
- Grand Award: "The Cali," DR Horton
$251,000-$260,000
- Award of Distinction: "The Paradise," Vanacore Homes
- Award of Excellence: "The Harbor II," Blue Water Homes
- Grand Award: "The Briella," Vintage Estate Homes
$261,000-$270,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Arbor II," ICI
- Grand Award: "The I-Lexa," Palm Coast Homes Construction
$271,000-$280,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Brite Dream," Brite Homes
- Grand Award: "The Brighton," Holiday Builders
$281,000-$300,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Destin," DR Horton
- Grand Award: "The Boliviana," Golden Magnolia
$301,000-$315,000
- Grand Award: "The Greystone," Vanacore Homes
$315,000-$350,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Hayden," KB Home
- Grand Award: "The Rook," Waterside Homes
$351,000-$375,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Halifax," Vanacore Homes
- Grand Award: "The St. Andrews," Seagate Luxury Properties
$376,000-$400,000
- Grand Award: "The Riva," Saltwater Homes
$401,000-$450,000
- Award of Excellence "The Barbados," Gold Coast Custom Homes
- Grand Award: "The Courtyard," ABD Development Co.
$451,000-$500,000
- Award of Excellence: "The Costa Mesa," ICI
- Grand Award: "The Elizabeth II," Skyway Builders
$500,000-$1 million
- Grand Award: "The Novara 1292," Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Over $1 million
- Grand Award: "The Monaco," ICI
Top Awards
- Showcase Homes: "The San Pablo," by Hulbert Homes located in The Showcase Community Marina del Palma
- Featured 55+ Community: American Village
- Top Score Under $300,000: "The Briella," Vintage Estate Homes
- Top Score: "The Novara 1292," Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Blue Ribbon Awards
Given for special features of a home, selected by the judges
- Attention to Detail: "The Harbor II B," Blue Water Homes
- Best Laundry Concept: "The Briella," Vintage Estate Homes
- Best Entertainment Space: "The Novara 1292," Arthur Rutenberg Homes
- Best Luxury Shower/Bath: "The Elizabeth II," Skyway Builders
- Best Use of Natural & Artificial Light: "The Rook," Waterside Homes
- Most Functional Floor Plan: "The Brighton," Holiday Builders
- Most Unique Layout: "The Courtyard," ABD Development Co